Joseph Gerold Jr.

Mr. Gerold was an employee of the Secretary of State of Illinois, working in the DMV office for more than 30 years before his retirement. He was an avid trout fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors, working in his garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Margaret, nee Schlosser, Gerold.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Nina, nee Jany, Gerold, whom he married on July 10, 1965;
two sons, Joseph “Tony” (Tammy) Gerold of Belleville, IL, and Douglas Gerold of Smithton, IL;
two grandsons, Dalton Gerold and Blake Gerold;
and one great-grandchild, Liam.

To Nina and the whole family, Yolanda & I wish to extend to you our sincere condolences for your loss. Joe was a dear person who will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. I don't think growing up, I ever heard him complain about a single thing. He was just easy going. God bless Joe and the whole family. Our prayers are with Joe and all of you always. Tony and Yolanda